Email is a constant struggle for most of us these days. It comes in thick and fast and threatens to overwhelm us if we take even a few days away from our inbox. Is it just me, or does anyone else think that email is becoming the New Boss?
Most of us can remember life before email, back when we only had the phone or paper mail… » Continue
November 30 2007 | By Tom | Tagged: | 15 comments»
With final essays and term papers coming due (at least here in the States) I thought I’d take a moment to offer some well-needed advice to this year’s crop of young plagiarizers who are about to fail there classes because of really dumb decisions they’re making as I write this.
Listen. I know it’s been a tough semester and you have a lot of assignments due in a very… » Continue
November 30 2007 | By Dustin | Tagged: cheating, plagiarism, research, student, writing | 21 comments»
When you’re deep inside a jungle, your vision is blocked by the trees. In order to plan a route, you need to break out of the dense forest and see the entire landscape. Similarly, if you’re thick in the jungle of your own life, you might not be able to see much beyond next week. Setting an appointment with yourself can give you the broader perspective… » Continue
November 29 2007 | By Scott H | Tagged: goals, gtd, investment, Lifehack, Productivity, review, weekly review | 17 comments»
Sometimes it seems like your life just isn’t your own anymore - work, family, and other obligations swallow it up to such an extent that we often look back and wonder where all the time went! No wonder, then, that many of us feel as if life is just passing us by, and we can do no more than helplessly watch. However, with these tips and a little willpower… » Continue
November 29 2007 | By Shane | Tagged: relaxation, self, time | 20 comments»
November 29 2007 | By Lifehack | Tagged: links | no comments»
Following the herd is a sure way to mediocrity.
Patti Wilson
I don’t know about you, but one of the things I’m afraid most in life is mediocrity. For me, life is too precious to be lived in mediocrity. Life is a golden opportunity, and we should use it as good as we can. Living in mediocrity means we do not use the opportunity as good as we should.
Unfortunately, many people… » Continue
November 28 2007 | By Donald | Tagged: achievement, attitude, life, success | 15 comments»
As both a teacher and an office supply junkie, I always have plenty of dry-erase markers handy. Which is a good thing, because I use them all the time — usually without a white board anywhere in sight.
Here’s just some of the things you can do with dry-erase markers:
November 28 2007 | By Dustin | Tagged: dryerase, hack, list, markers, note, whiteboard | 22 comments»
In concentration we marshal all our dispersed energies into focusing on just one thing. When mastered, concentration can be of unimaginable benefit in our life; through concentration we can increase our productivity and give ourselves greater peace of mind. These are some suggestions for improving your concentration.
One-Pointedness
Concentration means that we can focus on one thing, to the exclusion of all else. Our concentration may involve writing or working on… » Continue
November 27 2007 | By Tejvan | Tagged: alertness, concentration, focus, meditation | 23 comments»
Working productively can be broken down into several key skills: time management, organization and controlling your attention and energy. One of the often neglected but most important factors is your creative output. Successful people tend to have an unusually high creative output and I’d like to offer some tips for how you can boost yours.
What is Creativity?
Creativity is often compared with originality. When you see someone… » Continue
November 27 2007 | By Scott H | Tagged: create, creativity, ideas, improving, learning, Lifehack, Productivity, thinking | 17 comments»
November 27 2007 | By Lifehack | Tagged: links | 3 comments»
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been looking for an online service to help me stay organized. My system at the moment is a patchwork of paper, desktop apps, and willpower that has worked well enough in the past but has begun to come apart at the seams as I take on a growing number of responsibilities. Since I work at several different locations, I need to… » Continue
November 26 2007 | By Dustin | Tagged: gtd, online, Productivity, project_management, todo, tools, webaps | 38 comments»
Leon Ho, founder of lifehack.org and now of Stepcase (lifehack.org’s parent company) is featured in BusinessWeek’s list of the top 25 young entrepreneurs in Asia. According to the article, now is a good time to look at some of [Asia's] top young entrepreneurs. BusinessWeek.com polled our readers to nominate their candidates for the best young entrepreneurs in the Asia-Pacific region. In this… » Continue
November 26 2007 | By Dustin | Tagged: asia, entrepreneur, Leon_Ho | 8 comments»
Natives to pastoral areas know what it looks like. What was once a pasture with cows now looks like a small village — only the homes are anything but small. These McMansions are often well over 4,000 square feet large with plenty of luxury amenities for the average sized family. Interestingly, these mega-homes may not be all the rage in our future suburban landscapes.
The Star Ledger… » Continue
November 26 2007 | By Mike | Tagged: family, home, house, living, small, space | 17 comments»
November 26 2007 | By Lifehack | Tagged: links | no comments»
November 25 2007 | By Lifehack | Tagged: links | 3 comments»
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